Brett Thompson

These are running shoes! I thought that since we are just starting spring and there are so many runners, this would a great post! Running is a great exercise, working not only our legs but also being the most basic aerobic exercise, besides just breathing normally, I suppose. More people should run because it isn't very difficult and it is really good for us.

Oral Hygiene = Public Health

Oral hygiene is apart of Public Health. I'm a perspective dentist and have seen a good mixture of preventative care as well as restorative care done on patients while shadowing. Oral hygiene is often overlooked until there is a problem. In fact 47% of Americans have some degree of periodontal disease. (cdc.gov/oralhealth). A lot of these Americans are uninsured and do not make regular trips to the dentist to prevent oral health concerns. There is a lot of work to be done and education given to help our communities have better oral hygiene. That is Public Health to me.
-Ryan Mickle

Kendra Manwill

Longboards are public health! Not only do they provide an active sport, but they're also a healthy and Eco-friendly form of transportation. you can longboard for hours for fun and not even realize you're exercising. if more self operated forms of transportation were used (like longboards,) the amount of cars on the road would be decreased. This in turn could improve our air quality. Healthy people and healthy air!
- Kendra Manwill

Chad Packard

Crosswalk Instructions = Public Health

If I am understanding right, public health is keeping people safe.  Every parent tells their child to look both ways before crossing the street, and that seemed to work pretty well until recently.  In downtown Salt Lake every crosswalk has this reminder at your feet.  As our technology has advanced public health has caught on that we are looking down, at our phones almost everywhere we go.  This little reminder is in our line of sight and will protect many distracted pedestrians stay safe!

Jared Baird

Ready for Disasters!
The main circuit breaker outside of a house is a common item that most people pass everyday.  A major part of Public Health is to be prepared for any sort of situation.  In the event of a fire, or other disaster, how important could it be to turn off the power to the house?  Having a clearly labeled control panel, and also a current Emergency Action Plan for every household is an essential part of staying healthy in every circumstance.

Kolby Lance

Death Certificate=Public Health

I work at a cemetery and everyday we receive death certificates for the cemetery's records. Last week I realized this is public health!! The death certificate is a critical part of vital statistics. Before the certificate is issued, a physician or a coroner must confirm that the person truly is dead, their identity, and the cause, time, and location of their death. This is important for public health because we can keep track of how people are dying and learn the leading causes of death in any given area. This person, for example, had breast cancer. 

Afton Jensen

Biking/Walking Trails = Public Health

This was something I didn't consider to be very Public Health related until a semester ago: bike trails. But the more I think about it the more I think, "Of course this is Public Health!" Biking/walking trails provide a safe place for people to spend time outside as well as provide an alternate mode of transportation for them to get to their destination. In addition, these trails are a great way to build social capitol. You encounter a lot of people in the trails and this allows time to interact and socialize with members of the community.